House adjourns after quarrel over armor plate bill
The previous year’s act split costs to 400 a ton and a point of order sustained. Democrats applauded the decision as Cramp Shipbuilding’s Cramp denied any plan with Carnegie on armor plate. The bill’s repeal of a $00 a ton restriction went out on a point of order. Underwood demanded separate votes. quorum defects halted proceedings and adjournment followed at 6:25 p.m.
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Bingham
Cramp
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Carnegie Company
Underwood
Senate debates Hawaiian civil government bill amid poll tax clash
Washington April session covers conference report on the Hawaiian civil government measure with extended explanations and sharp criticism. A poll tax provision for voters is debated and postponed. Alaskan civil code debate continues as Tennessee and Ohio voices oppose amendments. Adjournment occurs at 4:40 pm as relief, Dreyfus, and other items appear in brief notes.
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Washington
Senate
Cullom
Bate
Tennessee
Vanbrough
Foraker
Ohio
Lorenzo Danford
Bacon
Georgia
Chandler
Porto Rico
Cuba
Nr Hale
Gallinger
Secretary of the Treasury
Hawaii
Mesera Tillman
Teller
Jones
Arkansas
Stewart
Territories
Hansbrough
Dyspepsia Ad Advice From a Drugstore Claim
A vintage health ad describes stomach pain loss of appetite nervousness and wasting flesh. It urges restoring nerve force stomach strength and brain rest by taking a bottle from your druggist, likening digestion to a steam engine needing steam.
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A A. Boon
Decsine Ind
White
Mites
British Move Toward Wepener Under Muddy Roads
London dispatch reports British generals Chermride and Rundle advancing slowly toward Wepener as heavy rain and mud slow their 18 mile march. Boer detachment under Colonel Dalgery holds near Dewet's dorp while Roberts dispatches prompt public explanation of military coverage and cabinet discretion.
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London
Chermride
Rundle
Dewet’s Dorp
The
Free State
Wepener
Oorlogspoort
Colonel Dalgery
Lord Roberts
Hul
Walter Hume Long
Board of Agriculture
Mr Long
White
South Africa
Gibraltar
Tarheels Win the Debate in Nashville Oratorical Contest
Representatives of the University of North Carolina won the oratorical contest in the university chapel in Nashville Tennessee. The question was Resolved That the United States should not maintain permanent possession of the Philippine Islands. North Carolina had the negative side and was represented by Whitehead Kluttz and William Bernard. For Vanderbilt E Crooks and Carl Monk spoke. Governor McMillin presided.
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Nashville
Tenn
University of North Carolina
Vanderbit
University Chapel
United States
Philippine Islands
North Carolina
Whitehead Kluttz
William Bernard
Vanderbilt E . Crooks
Carl Monk
McMillin
Boers Crowd Dalgety and Fire on English Camp
Maseru April 1. Boers move freely around Wepener and attack from all sides while Dalgety’s force replies with limited effect. Desultory firing and sniping continue, Caledon River rose, reinforcements arrive from Thabanchu, casualties about 25 killed and 110 wounded. Boers pressed after surrendering in Wepener district. Steyn orders Boer forces to hold grain districts for supplies and to block British access to rich districts.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Wepener
Boing
Dalgety
Caledon
Thabanchu
Steyn
Ladyland
Ficksburg
Boers Losing Horses Near Majuba and Biggarsberg
Descriptions from yesterday’s British patrols report Boer forces seen on the left flank after a recent clash. Deserters confirm strong fortifications on the Biggarsberg line, while Boers establish hospitals and exhaust supplies. Rumors say they plan to move to Majuba, but commanders block retreat.
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Kruger
Majuba
Slandslaagte
Biggarsberg
British Officers Captured as Boers Attack Night Raid Beaten
At Walworth on April 20 Captain Little of Brabant's Horse Lieutenant Holbeck and Reuter correspondent Milne were captured while attempting to reach Wepener. Prisoners were stripped. they were sent to Pretoria. Servants escaped and reported Boer losses include four guns and 190 killed. Boers reportedly launched a night attack on April 8, spotted by Cape Mounted Rifles with Maxims.
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Walworth
Captain Little
Brabant
Holbeck
Milne
Reuter
Wepener
Pretoria
Cape Mounted Rifts
Maxims
Alls
Guerrilla Warfare and Battles Near Bloemfontein
War dispatches describe Boer forces attacking near Karee Siding and holding waterworks while British troops counter with bayonets. Reports note Bourea outposts fifteen miles east of Bloemfontein and mud hindering progress. General Schalkburger named in succession to Joubert. Botha acting commandant general.
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London
Bloemfontein
Morning Post
Karee Siding
Glen
Troubert
Pretoria
Schalkburger
Joubert
Louis Botha
Transvaal
Cape Town
Volksraad
Orange Free State
Kroonstaad
Steyn
Lord Roberts
Ladysmith
The
Standard
Natal
Roosevelt on VP radar grips G.O.P. speculation surge
Washington dispatch surveys heavy Republican speculation over the VP choice at Philadelphia. Names like Roosevelt, Long, Root and others swirl as party leaders seek a running mate to energize the ticket while balancing state and factional interests.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Minnesota
Manderson
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Tipp
Tip
White House
New York
Teddy Platt
Senator Platt
Senate
Platt
Root
Bliss
Standard Oil Buys Controlling Interest in Union Copper Mine
Salisbury NC April 20 The Standard Oil Company has acquired all shares except 100000 kept by W G Newman thus gaining controlling interest in the Union copper mine Future control shifts to Standard Oil while Newman continues to own the Gold mine and oversee Union operations Mr Newman received a large consideration and will remain in the county to supervise mining activities
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Standard Oil Company
Salisbury
Union Copper
W G Newman
Stanfard Oil Company
Newman
Union Kine
Dismissal of Tolbert at Charleston Sparks Political Shakeup
Charleston April 8 Special The removal of John R Tolbert collector of customs at the port of Charleston will meet the republican party in South Carolina leader of a faction which has caused bloodshed and riot and unending troubles. Tolbert’s dismissal follows reports of contraband liquor stored at the customs house and police raids. Collector Wallace will replace Tolbert and may ax more officials as the new regime takes hold. Tolbert’s family ties to Greenwood and Phoenix were noted amid the upheaval.
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New York
White House
Hanna
Senate 7
House
Hugh H. Hanna
Indianapolis
Aldrich and
Allison
Fairbanks
Tolbert
Charleston
John R Tolbert
Will Mee
Republican Party
South Carolina
Custom House
Treasury Department
Wallace
Ostendorf
Crord
Greenwood
Phoanix
Bett
Lynching of a Negro in Virginia after assault
John Peters, a black man accused of assaulting 16 year old Kate Ritchie near Tazewell, Virginia, was captured with bloodhounds and lynched by a masked mob at night. In a brutal act near the railroad, Peters was dragged 200 yards, shot repeatedly, and hanged from a tree as crowds watched.
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Bluefields
John Peters
Kate Ritchie
Tazewell
Peters
Grantland Beats Aniel Griffin in County Primary
In a gripping county primary held yesterday Griffin precinct returns show Grantland defeating Robert T Daniel by an estimated 350 to 400 votes. Seaton Grantland leads in the senate race, with A J Walker trailing by about 500 votes for representative. T A Drewry to win ordinary, T E Patterson. W M Thomas as clerk of court. J C Brooks poised for treasurer, opponent W H Howell.
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Griffin
Iam
Grantland
Robert T Daniel
Senate
J Walker
A Drewry
E Patterson
Thomas Wing
J.C Brooks
Wis
W H Howell
Japan Showing Her Temper Brings Anti American Feelings
London reports from Yokohama on rising anti American sentiment in Japan driven by perceived harsh treatment in Hawaii and plans to curb Japanese immigration. The author warns this mood could trigger tariff conflicts and retaliatory measures between the United States and Japan.
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London
The
Daily Mall
Alabama Doctors Close One Of State’s Largest Meetings
In Selma next year the Alabama medical association elected officers for the coming year. Dr R M Cunningham of Birmingham was chosen president, with Dr Prize as vice president. Gaines, Robinson, Wikingon and Harrison also received censor and avatar roles. Councilors from districts one through eight were named. Dr Cunningham noted his surprise at being elected and the convention agreed to meet in Selma next year.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
R M Cunningham
Birmingham
Prize
Varicocele cure offered for home treatment
A promotional notice claims a new home cure for varicocele that requires no operation or equipment. It promises rapid relief and permanent cure at little cost and urges readers to request a mailed description from Dr. W. S. Rice in Adams, Massachusetts.
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W. 8. Rice
Mala St. Adams
Evans Convention Platform and Tennessee Delegates Named
The Evans Convention in Tennessee endorsed McKinley and the Republican platform, praised national policy and maritime growth, and announced delegates and alternates for Philadelphia. It denounced Brownlow’s faction, urged regulating pools and trusts, and condemned public payroll extravagance and road laws.
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Posillonimouy
Spain
China
Far East
Nicaragua Canal
United States
John R Walker
Gibson
WF Poston
Crockett
C R Evans
Hamilton
S W Hawkins
Carroll
Horace A Mann
H T Campbell
J C Napier
James Jeffries
Philadelphia
R Russell
W S Hoge
H W Cheatham
E W Moseley
Tipton
Bradley
Evans
Becuse
Brownlow
W P Brownlow
McKinley
H Clry Evans
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Republican State Executive Committee
Resignation of Johnston Institute Principal to study in Europe
Professor John Gibson of Johnston Institute Monroe resigns after twelve years as principal. He will travel to Europe for study in higher classics, spending months in Paris. A leading authority on common school education, Gibson earned a master of arts from the University of Nashville after Emory College studies, with return anticipated to America.
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Gibson
Johnston Institute
Monroe
John Gibson
Europe
Georgia
University of Nashville
Emory College
Paris
America
Charges wife with lunacy in Chattanooga arrest
Mrs Charles T McClester was arrested on a lunacy warrant in Chattanooga on allegations she threatened to kill her niece Miss Sims. The couple, from near Dalton, Ga, faced a public dispute after two nieces arrived, with each side claiming mental stability while both retained prominent lawyers as the case heads to court.
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Charles McClester
Chattanooga
Charles T McClester
Miss Sims
McClesters
Dalton
MecClester
Georgia
Cass
Bloodhounds Called Off in Controversial Hunt
A planned man hunt for Harry Davis by the Bun Hunt Club was canceled today due to widespread protest from prominent figures in the north. Club president Dr. Joseii A White cited general misintention and safety concerns. The dogs were to chase Davis but would not have attacked, as officials noted baying only and no danger if pursued.
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Schmondova
Speualj
Harry Davis
Cheap Bun Hunt Clio
Joseii
Davis
Howard
Greater New York
Louk Sharp
Pera
Tha
Stata Far
Former banker indicted in blackmail claim
Nel Michael, former vice president of the American National Bank feloniously linked to a 192? bank robbery, was indicted by a grand jury. He says efforts to connect him with the looting are attempts at blackmail and extortion.
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Ohio
Alma
Nel Michael
American National Bank
Michael
Eleventh Annual Session Ends Trans Mississipp Commercial Congress
The eleventh annual session of the Trans Missippi Commercial congress adjourned in Houston Texas to meet next year in Cripple Creek California. Key actions included permanent organization of the congress, endorsement of the St Louis exposition, and immediate passage of a Nicaragua canal bill. A St Louis fair committee was left to the executive committee and will be announced later.
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Commercial Congress
Houston
Tex
Cripple Creek
Congress
St Louis
National Congress
Executive Committee
Obituaries from Pine Bluff Americus and Rome
Miss Mary Wynn of Pine Bluff Ark and Miss Clementine Warren of Americus died in April. Dr John L Mapp of Jackson Ga died after a long illness, aged sixty, with his wife having died months earlier. Remains to Jackson for interment.
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Mary Wynn
Pine Bluff
Ark
Hampton
Speutall
Mary Winn
Pine Butt
Mss Wnd
Wis Dome Adams
Tall City
Clementine Warren
Americus
Lot Warren
Arina
John L. Mapp
Rome
Moa W
Fenner
Jackson Ga
Mapp
Jackson
Fragmented Pla form debate at convention on wage reform
A disjointed report outlines a heated convention debate on wage reform and labor ideals. It lists calls for universal mobility, abolition of wage slavery, municipal pay systems, taxation shifts, and worker rights while naming several political figures and organizers amid contentious discussions. The text references platforms, referendums, and ongoing efforts to shape labor policy and social unity.
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Pelki
Atstr Wut Ail Municipal Rr
Agi Improveren
Abelitt
Rami
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